What is the purpose of the Conflict Tribunal?

The Conflict Tribunal is used to determine, when there is doubt, whether a case should be tried by the courts. administrative courts or by judicial courts.

You can take the matter to the Conflict Tribunal if you are in one of the following situations:

• An administrative court and a judicial court all declare themselves incompetent and refuse to try your case (negative conflict). For example, a conflict between the Conseil d’État and the Cour de Cassation.
• An administrative court and a judicial court have each given a decision on the same case, and the two decisions are contradictory (conflict of decisions). For example, a disagreement between an administrative tribunal and a court on your compensation.
• The total duration of proceedings before judicial and administrative courts is excessive (for the same dispute and between the same parties). You can then claim compensation for the damage suffered. However, you must first make a written complaint to the Minister of Justice.

To file a claim with the Dispute Tribunal, you must send a written request.

You must be represented by a lawyer in the Council of State and the Court of Cassation.